James Braxton "J.B." Bragg, Jr. Obituary (1953

James Braxton "J.B." Bragg, Jr., beloved father, peapaw, brother, and uncle, passed away and joined his heavenly family on August 24, 2020 at this home in Covington, Georgia at the age of 66. His special friend, Rachel, was by his side. J.B. was born on December 22, 1953, his father's birthday, in Hamlet, N.C. The family moved a lot, but settled in Charleston, SC, where he grew up. He was a devoted father and grandfather and dedicated to his entire family. J.B. had a passion for life like no other and a very unique outlook on life. He looked at everything as either a learning or teaching lesson. Many have grown from his intellect and wisdom. J.B. joined the military in the early 70's, once he was out he moved to Georgia to be with his family and help grow the family business and help turn it into what it is today. An avid woodworker and painter, he could be found in his shed creating a masterpiece in his free time, each being better than the last. J.B. was a passionate Christian that later in life became an ordained minister, and served his late mother's home state of Kentucky, where he was bestowed the prestigious title of "Kentucky Colonel" by the governor of Kentucky. He was a Studebaker enthusiast and customized his dream car, a 1953 Starlight, from the ground up. J.B. was an entrepreneur, published author and webmaster. In his later years he enjoyed his scifi movies, different types of music, and sitting outside to enjoy nature on a beautiful day. Although his time on earth is over, he made an impact on everyone that met him. J.B. will be forever missed but never forgotten. J.B. was preceded in death by his son, David Wayne Bragg, of Sarasota, FL; parents, James and Lodema Bragg, of Charleston, SC; older brother, James D. Bragg, of Summerville, SC and younger brother, Terrance Bragg, of Covington, GA. Surviving are his special friend of 12 years, Rachel Telford; daughter and her husband, Tasha Effie Bragg-Rigg and James J. Rigg, II; granddaughters, Jenny Katelyn Evans, Joann Karen Evans, Jacklyn Kristal Evans, all of Saginaw, MI, and Alexandria Bragg of Euharlee, GA; sister, Effie Bragg Abrahamsen and her husband, Alan, of Conyers, GA; nephew, Alan Abrahamsen, Jr. and his family of Monroe, GA; niece, Wendy Conn and her husband, Jamie, and their family of Madison and Monroe, GA; and many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at a later date due to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions. Check back on the Henry Funeral Home website for announcements. J.B. will be laid to rest at the Woodlands of Honey Creek, at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA, where he will placed beside his brother, "Tye" and they will once again be together.